Physicists Salary in Wisconsin
Physicists in Wisconsin earn a median of $173,120 a year, +1% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $173,120
- vs. U.S. median
- +1% ($172,250)
- Rank among states
- 14 of 43
- Jobs in the state
- 180
Pay range in Wisconsin
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $89,310; the top 10% earn over $291,910. Nationally the range is $82,110 to $274,110.
States ranked near Wisconsin
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- Bioinformatics Scientists$78,480 median in Wisconsin (broader BLS group)
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- Biochemists and Biophysicists$106,480 median in Wisconsin
- Materials Scientists$137,700 median in Wisconsin
- Nanosystems Engineers$110,360 median in Wisconsin (broader BLS group)
Physicists pay in Wisconsin
How much do physicists make in Wisconsin?
The median is $173,120 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $89,310 and the top 10% earn over $291,910. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Wisconsin a good state for physicists?
On pay alone it ranks 14 of 43 (+1% vs. the national median of $172,250). Living costs are not included.